Lexmoto ZSX
Real ownership data from 1,580 UK ZSX motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZSX problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 12.1% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 10% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 9.3% |
| Other | fail | 5.2% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 5.2% |
| Suspension | fail | 4.5% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 4.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 3.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fuel system.
ZSX mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22 | 8,155 mi | 1,850 | 60% |
| 2020 | 264 | 7,646 mi | 1,598 | 58.6% |
| 2019 | 187 | 9,704 mi | 1,850 | 51.79% |
| 2018 | 185 | 7,972 mi | 1,457 | 60% |
| 2017 | 166 | 9,457 mi | 1,641 | 59.72% |
| 2016 | 349 | 7,362 mi | 1,186 | 56.81% |
| 2015 | 151 | 9,061 mi | 1,222 | 56.48% |
| 2014 | 200 | 8,501 mi | 1,466 | 56.38% |
| 2013 | 56 | 6,180 mi | 742 | 63.13% |
ZSX questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Lexmoto ZSX?
Across 1,580 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are steering and head bearings (12.1% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (10% of all recorded faults), frame and structure (9.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Lexmoto ZSX?
The median Lexmoto ZSX in the UK has covered 8,241 miles, and typically rides about 1,414 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,627 and 13,316 miles.
Is the Lexmoto ZSX reliable?
57.34% of Lexmoto ZSX MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.05 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,580 Lexmoto ZSX motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.